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Automation Testing Intern at Cognizant

InternshipHybridChennai6 months12K/mo3 openingsWithin 30 days

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About this internship

Cognizant is hiring a Automation Testing Intern in Chennai for a 6-month, fully mentored internship. This is real, reviewed work on live projects — not a training sandbox or a certificate mill. About the internship You will join the quality engineering team and work alongside people who do this…

Skills you'll use

SeleniumAutomation TestingJavaPythonTestNGGitCI/CDAPI TestingTest FrameworksDebugging

What you'll do

Write automated UI and API test scripts.
Maintain and stabilise flaky test suites.
Integrate tests into CI pipelines.
Report and triage automation failures.
Document your work so the next person can pick it up

Who can apply

Education: pursuing or completed B.E./B.Tech/BCA/MCA/B.Sc in CS, IT or a related discipline
Graduation year: 2025, 2026 or 2027 batch
Minimum 60% / 6.0 CGPA (relaxable for candidates with strong practical projects)
Technical skills: working knowledge of Selenium, Automation Testing, Java, Python
Soft skills: clear written communication, ownership, willingness to document work
Experience: none required — freshers welcome; prior projects or certifications are a plus

Perks & benefits

Certificate of CompletionLetter of RecommendationPre-Placement Offer (PPO) OpportunityFlexible Working HoursMentorship from Industry ExpertsFree Learning Resources & Certification SupportReal Project & Portfolio ExposureNetworking with Professionals

Interview & selection process

1The selection process for the Automation Testing Intern role at Cognizant is merit-based and typically runs over 4 stages: Round 1: Application & Resume Screening — apply through this page; profiles are shortlisted on fundamentals, projects and role fit. Round 2: Online Assessment — aptitude plus role-specific questions covering Selenium, Automation Testing, Java. Round 3: Technical / Functional Interview — a discussion of your projects and practical scenarios covering Selenium, Automation Testing, Java, Python, TestNG. Expect "how would you approach this?" rather than definitions. Round 4: HR Discussion — role expectations, stipend, start date, location and offer. Shortlisted candidates are contacted after applying. There are no charges at any stage of the process — Cognizant never asks candidates for money.

About Cognizant

About Cognizant Cognizant is a leading global professional services company that helps clients modernise technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences. It is one of India's largest IT employers with major delivery centres across Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune and Kolkata. Industry IT…

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